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Center Hotels Arnarhvoll

4.0 star property
Travelers can relax on the rooftop terrace with city views or spend time at Arnarhvoll Spa with its sauna and steam room facilities

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Center Hotels Arnarhvoll in central Reykjavik features a popular rooftop terrace, spa with sauna and steam room, and helpful multilingual staff. Guests love the quality breakfast, convenient location, and attentive service.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Sea View Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(39 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Sea View Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Sea View Deluxe King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Single Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located by the ocean, Center Hotels Arnarhvoll is in Downtown Reykjavik, a walkable area in Reykjavik with great shopping. Hallgrimskirkja is a notable landmark, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Reykjavik Harbour and Sky Lagoon. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Laugardalsvollur or Laugardalsholl. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Reykjavik travel guide
Map
Ingólfsstræti 1, Reykjavik, 101

What's nearby

  • Laugavegur
    Laugavegur
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Harpa
    Harpa
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Reykjavik City Hall
    Reykjavik City Hall
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
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    Hallgrimskirkja
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Iceland Phallological Museum
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF)
    57 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Reykjavík EDITION
    5 min walk
  • Ægir Bar Taproom
    4 min walk
  • Íslenski Barinn
    3 min walk
  • Loft Hostel
    4 min walk
  • Tides
    4 min walk

About this property

Center Hotels Arnarhvoll

Upscale boutique hotel near Laugavegur
Harpa and Reykjavik Harbour are located near Center Hotels Arnarhvoll, which provides a rooftop terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Take some time to relax at the onsite spa. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a sauna and a hot tub.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a TV in the lobby, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises, concierge services, and luggage storage
  • A vending machine, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 104 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Cribs/infant beds, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ISK 3,700 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 8 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2007
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: ISK 6000
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ISK 15000

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ISK 7500.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for ISK 1500.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: ISK 800.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ISK 3700 per person
  • Early check-in fee: ISK 6000 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: ISK 15000 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ISK 1500.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: ISK 7500.0 per day
  • Facilities fee: ISK 3000 per person, per stay and includes use of: spa

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Arnarhvoll
Centerhotel Arnarhvoll
Centerhotel Arnarhvoll Hotel
Centerhotel Arnarhvoll Hotel Reykjavik
Centerhotel Arnarhvoll Reykjavik
Centerhotel Arnarhvoll Reykjavík
Centerhotel Arnarhvoll Hotel Reykjavík
CenterHotel Arnarhvoll
Center Hotels Arnarhvoll Hotel
Center Hotels Arnarhvoll Reykjavik
Center Hotels Arnarhvoll Hotel Reykjavik

Frequently asked questions

Is Center Hotels Arnarhvoll pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Center Hotels Arnarhvoll?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of ISK 6000 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Center Hotels Arnarhvoll?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for ISK 15000 (subject to availability).

Where is Center Hotels Arnarhvoll located?

Located in Downtown Reykjavik, this spa hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Harpa and Laugavegur. Reykjavik Harbour and Hallgrimskirkja are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Center Hotels Arnarhvoll Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 658 out of 1056 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 1056 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1056 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1056 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1056 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was lovely! Very clean and breakfast was wonderful everyday.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room were clean, staff was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic stay. Brilliant location, friendly and helpful staff! Would recommend and would stay again if I return to Iceland
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I had a lovely stay here. Our sea view was really nice, and we were in easy walking distance of all Reykjavik's attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved this hotel. Rally central and the staff were brilliant too.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff and fantastic rooftop bar. Rooms are cleaned every day if you like and the bed is very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Austin Linn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice & helpful staff, and very clean hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location friendly helpful staff excellent price lovely views
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent spot for Flybus Airport pick up and drop off and also a central spot for day tour pick ups and activities (across from The Harpa). Excellent available luggage storage if arriving early or departing late and walking distance of 10mins to all the shops and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, rooms lovely, location great. Breakfast was awesome. Only downside is the temperature in the dining room, it was so uncomfortably hot each morning we kept having to open the door / step outside for some air
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for town, excellent view from Skybar
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot tub a hidden gem after a cool day of exploration.
View of the ever-changing lights on the Harpa
Morning view of icy cliffs across the bay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia Lazara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very centric hotel. I loved the view and the staff was very kind.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location for walking around town. Parking can be a chaybut staff is knowledgeable about free spots. Breakfast and the Sky bar are top notch.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located and overall pleasant experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel very well located. Friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast was very good but room set up very tight for the buffet.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and front desk staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and amazing room with sea view!!! Staff is great, breakfast was wonderful - eating breakfast overlooking the city or the sea, wow. Room is very clean and nicely decorated. 2 minute walk to the main tow, restaurants and shopping. Would definitely stay here again. Highly recommend!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is ideal for walking around the centre as well as for pick up spot for tours. The staff are helpful and even offered a small snack and drink for a 4 am start. The room was comfortable and warm after a cold day. The hot tub and sauna a wonderful touch.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were helpful, room was lovely and warm, if a little compact and we enjoyed breakfast and making use of the spa
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near bus stops and pick ups for tours Lovely view from roof top bar Friendly v helpful staff Lovely breakfast we paid for included when we booked. wE didnt have time to try out spa area but other guests said it was lovely. V convenient for main shopping area and plenty of food places near by. Good bus service.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renoula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly located! Had the pleasure of witnessing the Northern lights just out front on water and could walk anywhere! Would definitely recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel to stay in during your time in Reykjavik. Has all of the needs one would want and is conveniently located to a great many things, including tour activity meet-ups. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, good breakfast, friendly staff, small but pleasant spa area. Fantastic view!!We’d stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great walking location, plentiful hot and cold breakfast, comfortable beds and bedding, rooftop lounge has perfect view of the sea. No supper is served in the lounge - drinks and small snacks are available. Front desk staff so helpful and friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026